Job Description
Why should you apply to join the DOF Subsea Graduate Scheme?
Our Graduate Scheme is a two-year programme during which you will get to spend time in several key departments so that you develop a good understanding of what is required to be a Subsea Project Engineer. Our graduates also get opportunities to work offshore on one (or several) of our construction vessels to ensure they understand what it takes to deliver engineering from tender through to execution. The department rotations give you experience with Projects, Commercial, QHSE, Survey, Procurement, Drafting and others which we believe give you a good overview of our operations. When it comes to offshore, we aim to get you a trip offshore as soon as possible to get the experience of being on a vessel and being part of the team delivering the work.
While we have a structured rotation schedule, we also work with the graduates to ensure they can play to their strengths. This might mean that we change the schedule as we go to make sure it works for you. You will be given a mentor and supported by the whole team here at DOF – everyone wants to make sure our graduates feel at home and are given the experience they need to become the next generation of Subsea Engineers. We choose to only hire a small number of graduates each year so that we can give them the right level of focus. At DOF we pay attention to what you need to succeed. It’s in our interest as well as your own.
We are looking for people that are keen, flexible, and open to new situations. A lot of the graduate scheme is based on working alongside people and experiencing the practical side of engineering, so we look for graduates who are based in the north east of Scotland, within commuting distance of our offices by the harbour here in Aberdeen. We look for people that show they are hardworking, proactive and conscientious. You’ll receive on the job training to help you move from your university degree in engineering to the delivery of projects in subsea engineering, and we actively encourage you to work towards a Professional Qualification, such as engineering chartership. If you’re looking for a job with a lot of variety which will set you up for a career in the energy industry, we want to hear from you so apply today!
Review our Graduate Prospectus Here:
Graduate Prospectus
- Relevant university degree (Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine) - alternatives may be considered
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project
- Good technical skills and a technical interest
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written
- Good communication and interaction skills
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the employees
As this position is located in Aberdeen, it is essential that applicants either reside within commuting distance or plan to relocate to fulfil this requirement. Please confirm in your application that you meet this requirement.
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.
Application due date: 9th January 2026
Interviews: February / March 2026
Start date: August/September 2026
Who we are
At DOF what we do is as important as the way we do business – our operations are safe, legal and ethical, everywhere we do business. The DOF team treat each other and our surroundings with RESPECT, INTEGRITY and strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. All our employees are expected to have a drive for results and solve problems, but not without showing integrity and focusing on communication along the way.
With a multi-national workforce of around 5,400 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the DOF group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity.
DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry.
The company’s main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.
Watch our DOF Values Inspiration Video here
Office location is Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
- Competitive Salary
- Offshore allowance (on top of salary)
- Private Healthcare
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Electric Car Scheme
- Annual Health Assessments
- Gym Membership
- Hybrid working introduced in Year 2 of the scheme
- 30 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays
